DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES Design Professional Selections [29 Pa.B. 1125] The Selections Committee for the Department of General Services will meet to consider selections of Design Professionals for the following projects:
Project No. DGS 163-30--Waterworks Reservoir Area, Phase II, Presque Isle State Park, Erie, Erie County, PA. Construction Cost: $792,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, renovation of an existing historic pumphouse into an administrative/storage area; construction of multi-use pavilion for picnic use; food preparation; comfort and concession area; develop ice skating and fishing pier facilities; renovation of three existing cabins and appropriate ADA access to Waterworks facilities.
Project No. DGS 304-11--Renovations to Administration and Dormitory Buildings to Meet Life Safety Code Standards, Correctional Officer Training Academy, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, PA. Construction Cost: $1,204,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, installation of Class ''A'' Fire/Smoke Alarm devices for Elder Hall and Boiler Plant with connection to existing controller. Provide for review and appropriate separations of smoke zones. Also included are stairway and exterior walkway lighting. Elder Hall should be made ADA compliant for classrooms and housing including elevators, toilet rooms, ramps, and the like.
Project No. DGS 800-235--Chemistry Building Construction, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Centre County, PA. Construction Cost: $43,750,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, construction of a state-of-the-art Chemistry Building (approximately 195,000 GSF) providing flexible research and office space, utilizing a modular concept to create research suites. Building must have proper ventilation for hoods, solvent cabinets, cold rooms and provide state-of-the-art temperature and humidity control. The building will house various sophisticated pieces of scientific equipment and instrumentation which will have stringent requirements. Note: The fee to be paid to the design professional and the terms of the contract will be negotiated. (See Special Note under Requirements and Information section regarding Design Expertise.)
Project No. DGS 948-42-43--Upgrade Fire Alarm and Security Systems--Upgrade and Installation of New Fire Suppression System, State Museum and Archives Building, Capitol Complex, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA. Total Construction Cost: $2,100,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the upgrade/replacement of fire alarm/security systems with connection to master monitoring system. Remove potential damaging wet fire suppression system and replace with dry suppression system in sensitive areas. Install appropriate (dry or wet) system in remaining areas. Tie this system into building and master monitoring system. Note: The fee to be paid to the design professional and the terms of the contract will be negotiated.
Project No. DGS 963-13--Construction of a New Armory, Latrobe Armory, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, PA. Total Construction Cost: $3,644,800. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, construction of a one-story masonry structure (approximately 30,000 GSF) to provide offices, drill hall, classrooms, locker rooms, kitchen, toilets, storage, arms vault, off street parking, enclosed military vehicle parking, wash platform, access road and landscaping.
Project No. DGS 1575-5--Warehouse, State Correctional Institution, Retreat, Luzerne County, PA. Construction Cost: $1,575,000. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, construction of a warehouse (approximately 18,000 GSF) to house freezers, coolers, and dry good storage.
Requirements and Information Special Note
Firms applying for Project No. DGS 800-235 should have extensive experience in the design of scientific facilities.
Note--Project Program
A Project Program, prepared by the Using Agency, is available for the following projects: DGS 163-30, DGS 304-11, DGS 800-235, DGS 963-13 and DGS 1575-5. A copy of the Project Program may be obtained upon request to the Selections Committee, Department of General Services, Room 104, 18th & Herr Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17125, telephone (717) 783-8468.
Instructions for Filing Application
Professionals will not be considered by the Committee until all of the following requirements are met.
(a) Signed Form 150-ASP must be filed with the Department of General Services. The signature on Form 150-ASP must be an original signature. Consultants listed on the requesting professional firm's application, Form 150-ASP shall be deemed to be designated Key Consultants. Form 150-ASP, Application For Specific Project, may be obtained upon request to the Selections Committee, Department of General Services, Room 104, 18th & Herr Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17125, telephone: (717) 783-8468. The Form 150-ASP can be downloaded from the Department of General Services Internet Home Page at http://www.dgs.state.pa.us/cnprs.htm. In addition, the Form 150-ASP can be obtained by e-mail by addressing a request to: pbianchi@exec.gsinc.state.pa.us.
(b) The requesting professional firm shall obtain from each consultant listed in Question 9, page 4 of the requesting professional firm's application (Form 150-ASP) a signed letter of certification on the consultant's letterhead, attesting to the firm's consent to participate in the requesting professional firm's application (Form 150-ASP) for the specific project. Signed letters of certification from consultants are required and constitute a part of the requesting professional firm's application (Form 150-ASP) for the specific project. The signature on the letter of certification must be an original signature.
(c) The requesting professional firm must submit six copies of Form 150-ASP, Application for Specific Project, for each project herein advertised in which the firm is interested and qualified to perform. At least one of the six copies submitted must contain all original signatures. For architectural projects and, when appropriate, for engineering projects, the Professional shall supply photographs showing a maximum of two different views of each of the three relevant projects described in Question 12, Pages 7 through 9 of the application (Form 150-ASP). The requesting professional firm or joint venture firm must be the Professional of Record for the projects described in Question 12, Pages 7 through 9 of the application (Form 150-ASP). It is not acceptable to list work performed by Key Consultants. The identification and appropriate supportive information concerning each photograph shall include the name, project title, location, and the name of the Professional of Record. Color Xerox copies are acceptable, however, renderings and brochures will not be accepted in lieu of photographs. The photographs shall be attached to each copy of the application, (Form 150-ASP). The pages of each copy of Form 150-ASP must be stapled with photographs and consultant's letters of certification followed by the resume(s) of Key Personnel (listed in Question 10 and/or 11 on Pages 5 and/or 6) included as the last section of the application. Do not bind the application (Form 150-ASP) in any way to any other documentation. Do not bind the application (Form 150-ASP) in a binder of any type.
(d) A complete project submission, which consists of documents described in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) above, must be received on or before the close of business (5 p.m.) Friday, March 19, 1999, and addressed to the Selections Committee, Department of General Services, Room 104, 18th & Herr Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17125. FAX applications are not acceptable.
Project submissions must be made on the Form 150-ASP. Applications submitted on any other form are unacceptable and will not be considered by the Committee.
(e) The Selections Committee may at its discretion establish interviews with any or all of the Professionals who have requested consideration for appointment as designer for the above projects. If an interview is required, the Professional will be notified by the Committee as to the date, time and location.
(f) Additional information, in writing, may be requested by the Committee as required.
Additional Services--Indoor Air Quality Assessment Program and Hazardous Materials
The Professional firm selected to design a project will be expected to perform and administer, when required by the Department as Additional Services, an Indoor Air Quality Assessment Program during Building or Renovation Commissioning and the sampling, testing, inspection and monitoring for removal of any asbestos, other hazardous waste or contaminants encountered during project design or construction, unless otherwise stated in the Scope.
The Selections Committee encourages responses from small firms, minority firms, women-owned firms and firms who have not previously performed state work, and will consider joint ventures, which will enable them to participate in this program.
All applications submitted are subject to review by the Selections Committee. The Selections Committee disclaims any liability whatsoever as to its review of the applications submitted and in formulating its recommendations for selection. All recommendations for selection made by the Committee shall be final under Act 57 of May 15, 1998.
GARY E. CROWELL,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 99-320. Filed for public inspection February 26, 1999, 9:00 a.m.]
